This July, Kindred Gallery brings to life an inceptive edition to their Winter exhibition programming, following the success of their first Summer exhibition, (Hopeless) Traumantic by Koooooos which unfolded earlier this year. Shaking up Cape-Town’s local art scene – in the very best way possible – is all part of the indispensable mix for Double Exxposure, a not-to-miss solo show curated by Samantha Whittaker, and creative duo Jana Hamman and Koos Groenewald (Jana and Koos).
On the evening of 30 July 2022, Cape Town will play host to a gripping solo exhibition by well-respected multimedia artist Fhatuwani Mukheli that both embraces and champions the mysteries of double meanings. As artists, there is always an ardent and intrinsic need to create. This dedication flows through the mind and spirit of any artist. Mukheli etches this philosophy of art into his work and has established himself as the reigning prince of story-telling within Johannesburg’s local art scene. Double Exxposure takes on inspiration from the various aspects of the artist’s personal life which involve duality and juxtaposition: his photography background, being a twin, being a “character” in the influencer world whilst being someone else in real life. Here, Fhatuwani moves away from the palpable narratives that characterised his previous bodies of work. Instead, the artist’s new body of mixed media objects are what usher into a new chapter of introspective experimentation.
Double Exxposure is the very first product of an artist residency experiment, a collaboration between Kindred Gallery and the Gorgeous George Hotel. For Kindred, the future beholds collaborations of the same calibre.
Located at St George’s Mall in Cape Town’s CBD, Gorgeous George has offered its space for the duration of the residency, where for the month of July, Mukheli will work towards his final exhibition. An artist on the cusp of his creative inter-exploration phase, he will experiment with completely new mediums, the outcome of which we can expect to see at the exhibition opening event. Running alongside the sociability of music, DJs and drinks that comprise the launch to this freshly conceived Double Exxposure exhibition, a single RSVP unlocks entry to the exhibition opening event. The event is not just for art enthusiasts – the culturally curious from all walks of life are invited to benefit from what’s on offer. Founder of Kindred, Ryan Brüssow says, “Art is a playground for the mind. Kindred wants to create better playgrounds for everyone that loves art. Fhatuwani gave us that instant chemistry with his work, ethos and outlook on life.” The exhibition opening event takes place on 30 July 2022, from 15:00 at Gorgeous George in their new venue, the Pink Room. The exhibition will remain up at Gorgeous George until the end of August 2022, with more details to follow subsequent to a public programming schedule announcement that will be released in the coming weeks for those who missed the opening weekend. With limited space – registration is essential to avoid disappointment. Please RSVP to [email protected] at your earliest convenience.
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About Kindred Gallery:
Kindred Prints was born to democratise art, and Kindred Gallery is a byproduct of this freedom to produce and share art. It’s an anything-goes kind of space, that is home to alternative artists who produce work bigger, weirder and more complex than just print. Our seasonal exhibitions will blur the boundaries of art~culture, and connect creators to a new kind of artlover and buyer. The Double Exxposure exhibition and exhibition opening event are proudly brought to you by Kindred Gallery in partnership with Gorgeous George Hotel.
About Gorgeous George Hotel:
Local design and boundary-pushing innovation meet at Gorgeous George, the new hotel in the heart of downtown Cape Town. Whether you stay for one night or two weeks, it is the ultimate destination to truly experience the Mother City like a local. Created out of two beautifully restored heritage buildings, Gorgeous George is the first in Cape Town to join the Design Hotels™ stable, a hand-selected worldwide collection of privately owned and operated design forward and culturally rooted hotels. The city is on our doorstep, but you may find it hard to leave. Ascend the marble staircase to the 6th floor and blow off some steam at the rooftop pool and Gigi restaurant & bar. This is the 021, where friends come to stay and play. This is Gorgeous George.
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